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State proposition on Nov. 7 ballot aims to shield urban farmers

The measure also aims to protect agricultural operations from urban encroachment.

TYLER, Texas — Texas voters will decide Nov. 7 whether to enshrine the right to farm in the state constitution.

Proposition No. 1 would amend the constitution to protect the day-to-day practices of farming, ranching, timber production and wildlife management, according to the Texas Farm Bureau, one of the agricultural organizations supporting the measure.

The measure also aims to protect agricultural operations from urban encroachment.

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